Damion Smy
Toyota HiLux EV and ‘game-changing’ hydrogen ute confirmed for Australia
The popular Toyota HiLux is losing its petrol engine but keeping diesel power while gaining both electric and hydrogen fuel-cell versions.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
New-generation Toyota HiLux won’t be a best-seller, says Toyota
Australia has passed ‘Peak Ute', says Toyota, with buyers beginning to shift away from dual-cabs utes into SUVs instead.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Toyota HiLux revealed as "the most Australian HiLux ever”
The new HiLux has been unveiled with diesel and EV power and Australian-led design as it looks to topple the Ford Ranger as the ute king.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota HiLux PHEV coming, but not anytime soon
While the new-gen HiLux will bring diesel, electric and fuel-cell tech, Toyota Australia said there’s no plans for a plug-in hybrid anytime soon.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Lexus fixing camera fault in over 27,000 vehicles
The reversing cameras in various Lexus models produced between 2021 and 2025 may not work properly, and the brand is offering a fix.
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Toyota HiLux leaked, electric ute shown
Ahead of its imminent official reveal, leaked images of the new-generation Toyota HiLux ute have appeared online.
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Transporter EV arrives, but PHEV delayed
Missing initially from Volkswagen’s new Transporter lineup is the plug-in hybrid, but the brand says there are still plenty of choices for buyers.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Toyota fixing camera fault in over 100,000 vehicles
Reversing cameras in certain Toyota models built between 2022 and 2025 may not display properly, so the company is offering a free fix.
9 Months Ago
Andrew Maclean
Chery Australia set to expand lineup with ute, hatchback and sedan
Chery's first ute will be offered with world-first diesel hybrid power, plus plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and range-extender variants.
9 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Tesla shareholders approve US$1 trillion pay deal for CEO Elon Musk
The world's richest man could jump into another wealth bracket if he is able to transform Tesla from a car maker into a robotics and AI firm.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Toyota, Chery among brands unable to meet fuel economy claims in real-world testing
The latest round of fuel economy and CO2 emission testing by the AAA has seen some popular vehicles fall short of their official claims.
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Truck brand reveals armoured off-road dual-cab 4x4 ute
Scania is building a limited number of its dual-cab off-road Vampire ute, designed primarily for air defence.
9 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault CEO who engineered Nissan alliance, Dacia takeover has died
Louis Schweitzer, the man who oversaw Renault's privatisation, as well as its purchase of Nissan, Dacia and Samsung Motors, has died.
9 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Ford considering axing F-150 Lightning electric ute – report
An aluminium shortage has stopped Ford F-150 Lightning production, and there's chance it might not start up again.
9 Months Ago
Max Davies
Expert Insights: Q&A with mycar managing director Sylvain Borré
We sit down with mycar managing director Sylvain Borré to discuss car maintenance, owner habits, and the future of EVs in Australia.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Xpeng G6 update closer to Australia as current model gets special deals
Xpeng is offering deals on its only vehicle in Australia as an updated version of the mid-size electric SUV appears to be around the corner.
9 Months Ago